US Bridges

CR-702/Z-J/L-2.45 over Branch of Crow Creek

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 2.5 Miles SE of JCT US 70 · Structure no. 000000000004583

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-702/Z-J/L-2.45 over Branch of Crow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR-702/Z-J/L-2.45 over Branch of Crow Creek in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 591 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2006. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCR-702/Z-J/L-2.45
CrossesBranch of Crow Creek
Location2.5 Miles SE of JCT US 70
RouteCounty Highway 702
Coordinates35.00276, -90.73908
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2006
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-702/Z-J/L-2.45 over Branch of Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-702/Z-J/L-2.45 over Branch of Crow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does CR-702/Z-J/L-2.45 over Branch of Crow Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR-702/Z-J/L-2.45 over Branch of Crow Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR-702/Z-J/L-2.45 over Branch of Crow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.